BCASBO 2026 Fall Conference

2026 Fall Professional Development Conference

November 24–25, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Join BCASBO colleagues from across the province for two days of professional learning, practical discussion and connection.

This year’s program brings together school business officials, sector partners and industry experts to explore current issues, emerging risks and opportunities facing BC school districts.

Conference Highlights

Plenary Sessions

• Truth & Reconciliation with Abigail Jacoby, Len Pierre Consulting
• Change Management for Leaders with Michele Radomski, Executive Director of Human Resources, Surrey School District
• Top Risks & Opportunities Facing BC School Districts in 2027 and Beyond with PwC Canada
• Joint Ministry of Education and Ministry of Infrastructure session

CPA Professional Development

Two dedicated sessions will be offered on November 25 for attendees looking to support their CPA professional development requirements:

• Ethics – 2.5 hours
• Anti-Money Laundering – 1.5 hours

Attendees can indicate their interest in these sessions when registering.

Breakout Sessions

Breakout sessions across both afternoons will include:

• Understanding Duty to Accommodate
• Writing Investigation Reports
• Specific AI Applications
• PEBT Update
• ERP Implementation: Lessons Learned from the Journey
• Emergency Management
• YMCA Child Care Service Delivery
• Learning by Nature
• Legal sessions with Koffman Kalef and Harris & Company
• Vendor presentations from First Student, KEV Group, MNP, Axis Communications, Sparkrock and Borden Ladner Gervais
• Member roundtables focused on finance, HR and payroll, risk management, and Secretary-Treasurer issues

The conference will also include functional area breakfast discussions on November 25 and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and sector partners.

Conference Reception

Join colleagues and sponsors for the BCASBO Conference Reception on November 24, hosted by Koffman Kalef.